Ice bar
An ice bar, sometimes associated with an ice hotel is a drinking establishment primarily made of ice. The bars usually contain ice sculptures and other formations and are kept at low temperatures (generally about -5° C) to hinder melting. The walls and seating are also usually made of ice. Mostly a novelty, the ice bar is often considered a tourist destination. Visitors enter for timed stays and even staff work on time-limited shifts. The most popular drinks served at ice bars are ice-cold vodka shots, or cocktails mixing vodka with a berry puree. The Icebar in Orlando is the first and largest permanent ice bar in America. The ice sculptures are created by a Master Carver who has won awards in the international Ice Carving Olympics and also in Harbin, China at the worlds largest ice festival. Made from over 50 tons of ice, the interior features a crystal palace with throne, fireplace, sofa and chairs all carved into exquisite designs. The cocktails are served in glasses molded from clear ice and are a special design created by a local supplier.
Locations
The ice bar is usually located in colder regions around the world, as it is easier to keep the ice stable in frigid temperatures. Ice bars originated in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden in 1994. Some ice bars are also located in larger cities all over the world including Barcelona, Boston, Honningsvåg, Monterrey, Mexico City, Montevideo, Panama City, Orlando, Amsterdam, London, Lyon, New York City, Paris, Athens, Rhodes, Saint Tropez, Seoul, Hong Kong, Mumbai, SOHO Square, Sharm El Sheikh, Saint-Petersburg, New Delhi, Koh Samui, Tokyo, Thailand, Copenhagen, Surfers Paradise, Budapest and Dubai, as the cost of upkeep can be sustained by its many patrons. And now Philippines has this own version of Ice bar located in Antipolo.
See also
References
- Keyes, Bob (February 15, 2013). "Ice bars become cool way to enjoy Maine winters". Maine Sunday Telegram. Retrieved March 02, 2013.